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Field Service Engineer

Actalent
Willoughby, OH Contractor
POSTED ON 12/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2026
Job Title: Field Service Engineer
Job Description

We are seeking a Field Service Engineer to join our Engineering team. This role involves testing, troubleshooting, installing, and commissioning machines for our customers, as well as servicing our current machines in the field.

Responsibilities

  • Travel to customer sites to provide service and support.
  • Troubleshoot primarily Allen Bradley PLCs and some Siemens PLCs and drives.
  • Install and commission automation machinery into mills.
  • Participate in training to enhance programming skills.
Essential Skills
  • Proficiency in Allen Bradley PLCs, PLC troubleshooting, and commissioning.
  • Ability to read electrical schematics and perform electrical troubleshooting.
  • Experience with servomotors and servo drives installation.
  • Familiarity with HMI and AC/DC motors.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar field) with 2-3 years of field experience OR an Associate's Degree in Electrical (or similar field) with 5 years of field experience.
  • Experience with Siemens or ABB drives.
  • Background in the metal, steel, or aluminum industry is a plus.
Work Environment

This role requires approximately 75% travel, primarily to the eastern United States, including locations like Pittsburgh, Indiana, Cleveland, Michigan, Kentucky, West Virginia, Mississippi, and Texas. Engineers may be on-site for up to a month, followed by a couple of weeks off. The company offers the option to use a company vehicle or receive mileage reimbursement at $0.56 per mile, along with a per diem of $55 per day. The position is based in Cleveland when not traveling, and remote work is not feasible due to the need for on-site presence.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Willoughby, Ohio.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Willoughby, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $48.08/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Willoughby,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 15, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $35 - $48

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